Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Shankara describes the objective of the incarnation of Lord Hari as Rama

 

Chapter – 115 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Shankara describes the objective of the incarnation of Lord Hari as Rama

 

The supreme Lord Shankara who symbolizes auspiciousness, Kamari the destroyer of cupid of love, was highly pleased with the devotion of Devi Parvathi, he highly praised Devi Uma who raised brilliant questions for the welfare of the Universe, and the Prabhu Kripalu Lord Shankara began to speak “Oh! Bhavani, listen to me carefully, the Ramacharithamanasa comprises the glorious legend of Lord Sri Rama is the purifier, which was described by Sage Kakabhusundi to the King of birds Garuda, I shall explain the reason why did the dialogue took place between them, and the marvelous legends of Rama as well.   Lord Hari is Anantha/eternal and Harikatha is Anantha as well. The glories of Lord Hari incarnated as Rama is endless, yet I shall describe them according to my intellectual capacity, kindly listen to them carefully with utmost reverence. Oh! Girija, the Veda and scriptures/Nigama Agamashasthras highly praises the endless virtues of Lord Hari, yet the purpose of the incarnation of Hari as Rama is not precise, Oh! Intelligent one, the supreme Lord Rama is beyond mind, words, and deeds, although I shall describe all those, I have heard from the intellectuals Rishis and sages. Oh! Varanane/beautiful faced one, I shall describe the reason for the incarnation that was stated in the Veda and scriptures according to my knowledge, listen to me, 1) whenever the truthfulness and righteousness disappear from the Earth, the supreme Bhramam incarnates at his own will to destroy the wickedness and evilness, and reinstate the Dharma. 2) whenever the virtues and morality decline, and the haughty and arrogant demons rule over the Earth, the supreme Bhramam incarnates to destroy them.  Finally, 3) Whenever the cows, Santh, Mahathma, noble-souls, and Bhramana/twice-born are in trouble, the supreme Lord incarnate to reinstate Dharma, and restore the peace.”

 

Hiya Harashe Kamari Thab Sankara Sahaja Su Jana | Bahu Bidhi Umahi Prasamsi Puni Bole Kripanidhan ||

Sunu Subha Katha Bhavani Ramacharitha Manasa Bimala | Kaha  Bhusundi Bakhani Suna Bihaga Nayaka Garuda || So SambadhaUdhara Jehi Bidhi  Bha  Aage  Kahaba | Sunahu Rama Avathara Charitha Paramasundhara Anagha || Hari Guna Nama Apara Katharoopa Aganitha Amitha | Mei Nija Mathi Anusara Kahau Uma Sadhar Sunahu ||

 

Sunu Girija Haricharitha Suhaye | Bipula  Bisadha Nigamagama Gaye || Hari Avathara Hethu Jehi Hoyi | Idhamithyam Kahi Jayi Na Soyi || Rama  Atharkya Budhdhi Mana Bani | Matha Hamara Asa Sunahi Sayani || Thadhapi Santha Muni Bedha Purana |Jasa Kacchu Kahahi Swamathi Anumana || Thasa Mei Sumukhi Sunavau Thohi | Samujji Parayi Jasa Karana Mohi || Jab Jab Hoyi  Dharama Kai Hani | Badahi Asura Adhama Abhimani || KarahiAneethi Jayi Nahi Barani | Seedhahi Bipra Dhenu Sura Dharani || Thab Thab Prabhu Dhari Bibidha Sareera | Harahi Kripanidhi Sajjana Peera ||